Hotel and Boat Motorman for Orient Express Sailing Yachts

We are currently seeking an experienced Hotel and Boat Motorman to join the luxury cruise vessel Orient Express Olympian.

• Embarkation: 01 April 2027
• Contract: 6 months ±1 month

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Fitter on board cruise ships
• All valid STCW certificates
• Good command of English
• Valid references and/or recommendations from previous employers

Candidates who meet the above requirements and are available for the specified embarkation date are encouraged to apply.

Department: | Engine
Job Title: | Hotel & Boats Motorman
Reporting to: | Hotel Engineer
Qualification: | As per applicable requirements of:
• IMO STCW Convention (as amended)
• Company certification and training requirements per form C601d
Experience: | As per Company Recruitment & Promotion Experience Requirements

Description and Main Purpose of Job:
The Hotel & Boats Motorman is a specialized day-work rating responsible for maintaining small boat engines and providing technical support for hotel, galley, laundry, and waste management machinery. Operating under the Hotel Engineer, this role ensures the readiness of safety craft and the continuous operation of domestic services, and performs any additional general technical duties as reasonably required.

Key Responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Marine Equipment & Operations: Maintain, troubleshoot, and test the engines and mechanical systems of lifeboats, Pascoe tenders, and Zodiacs. Perform bunkering of these crafts as needed and conduct dedicated morning pre-departure inspections for any boats scheduled for passenger or operational use that day.
Hotel, Galley & Laundry Equipment: Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on catering and domestic machinery located in galleys, pantries, and the laundry, and sanitize drinking water fountains.
Waste Systems Machinery: Operate and maintain food waste processing equipment (galley pulpers, piping circuits, and vacuum pumps) as well as garbage handling machinery (glass crushers, cardboard balers, and compactors).
Routine Rounds & Reporting: Conduct comprehensive daily and weekly (Sunday) inspection rounds across all assigned marine and hotel equipment. Complete mandatory checklists, maintain assigned workshops, and promptly report any defects to the Hotel Engineer.  Safety & Compliance: Strictly adhere to Permit to Work (PTW) and Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO) procedures when intervening on mechanical or electrical equipment and ensure compliance with work and rest hour regulations.

Health, Safety and Environment Duties and Responsibilities:
All employees have a duty under Company Policies and VMS requirements to:
Participate in shipboard emergency duties and drills in accordance with the vessel’s muster list and emergency procedures
Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and for that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions
Cooperate with management on health and safety matters Use correctly all work items provided by the Company, including personal protective equipment, in accordance with training and instructions
Not interfere with or misuse anything provided for health, safety, or welfare ·         
Abide by environmental protection rules and regulations and actively participate in the reduction, reuse, and recycling schemes in place All employees shall participate actively in all HSEQ activities and promote safe practices as part of an integrated management approach.

About Orient Express

For the past 140 years, Orient Express has been sublimating the Art of Travel with luxury trains, unique experiences and collections of rare objects. And soon the heritage of this legendary train will be transported to a collection of hotels and sailing yachts around the world. Introducing a new art de vivre, a different kind of journey that promises unforgettable moments along the way and the same destination since the beginning: to make dreams come true.